This book provides the basis for revising early Roman church history.
The second-century confrontations that structured the church were symbolized by Peter, representing the churchs initial Judean legacies, and by Paul signifying the Hellenistic theology.
Paul is a key actor whose role cannot be correctly understood without separating the first-century man from his second-century legend.
Historical Paul brought to Gentiles a new salvation promise in the name of Jesus, Son of Israels Creator God. Legendary Paul belonged to a Christianity that radically departed from the original...
This book provides the basis for revising early Roman church history.
The second-century confrontations that structured the church were symb...